60 Wolfe Street

Newcastle NSW 2300

The size of Newcastle is approximately 4.9 square kilometres. It has 25 parks covering nearly 10.5% of total area. The population of Newcastle in 2016 was 2753 people. By 2021 the population was 3852 showing a population growth of 39.9% in the area during that time. The predominant age group in Newcastle is 20-29 years. Households in Newcastle are primarily childless couples and are likely to be repaying $1800 - $2399 per month on mortgage repayments. In general, people in Newcastle work in a professional occupation.In 2021, 44.20% of the homes in Newcastle were owner-occupied compared with 45.70% in 2016.

Newcastle has 5,177 properties. Over the last 5 years, Houses in Newcastle have seen a 36.10% increase in median value, while Units have seen a 38.34% increase. As at 30 November 2025:

• The median value for Houses in Newcastle is $1,863,590 while the median value for Units is $1,007,187.
• Houses have a median rent of $780 while Units have a median rent of $700.